Appellate Division, Fourth Department · July 24, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 04706
People v Valion
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 04706
Holding The Supreme Court erred by failing to pronounce sentence on each count of the conviction, which requires vacating the sentence and remitting the matter for resentencing. This procedural error necessitates modification of the judgment even if the certificate of disposition reflects distinct periods of time for each count.
The court’s words
Supreme Court erred in failing to "pronounce sentence on each count" of the conviction
2026 NY Slip Op 04706, at the official text
That failure requires that we modify the judgment by vacating the sentence and remit the matter for resentencing
2026 NY Slip Op 04706, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Fourth Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | July 24, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 04706 |
| Area of law | Criminal Procedure |
| Week | Week ending July 25, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 04706 |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 593 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Valion, 2026 NY Slip Op 04706 (Appellate Division, Fourth Department, July 24, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-04706/
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